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Men's or boys' cotton shirts, woven (other)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6205 20 90 (men's or boys' cotton shirts, woven, other) is subject to ITC (HS) import-policy controls administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), including a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for hazardous-dye absence under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduces port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh that may apply to this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

6205 20 90

Chapter

62 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62 (General Note 10; DGFT Notification 7/2025-26)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before dispatch. Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022 by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025. Check whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification before nominating the port of import.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that a passing PSIC from any laboratory satisfies General Note 10 — the laboratory must be accredited in the exporting country, and a test report from an unaccredited facility will not be accepted at the bill-of-entry stage. Additionally, importers sourcing from Bangladesh must assess Para 19 compliance before routing the shipment, as the port-restriction regime under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 operates independently of the PSIC requirement and non-compliance can result in consignment detention at an unapproved port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6205 20 90 require BIS certification?

No, woven cotton shirts under this tariff line are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by ITC (HS) policy controls administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Is the azo-dye PSIC requirement waived for all developed-country origins?

No. The exemption from azo-dye testing applies only to imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins must furnish a PSIC or a valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What applies if the consignment from Bangladesh arrives at a port not covered by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26?

A Bangladesh-origin consignment routed to a port not permitted under Para 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 is subject to detention; clearance is refused unless the goods fall within the exempted categories in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.